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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,744.62, 146,660.67 and 56,191.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,744.62, 146,660.67 and 56,191.62 is: 84,312.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,744.62 : 146,660.67 = 56,191.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,744.62/146,660.67 = 56,191.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,744.62x = 146,660.67 × 56,191.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,744.62x = 8,241,100,637.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,241,100,637.59/97,744.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,312.58

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